61071 ZIP Code, Rock Falls, IL
61071 is a ZIP code in Rock Falls, Illinois — mostly in Whiteside County (89% of its land), with smaller parts in Lee County. It covers 72 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 61037, 61243 and 61042. 13,581 people live here in 5,810 households. With about 187 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (76%). Median household income is $60,508, below the Illinois median of $83,390.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Rock Falls, IL
- County: Whiteside County
- Land area: 72 sq mi
- Population: 13,581
- Median household income: $60,508
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 13,581 |
| Households | 5,810 |
| Median household income | $60,508 |
| Income per person | $35,211 |
| Median age | 40.5 |
| Homeowners | 75.8% |
| Median home value | $102,300 |
| Median rent | $797 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.1% |
| Broadband internet | 86.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 10.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.8% |
| $10–15K | 4.9% |
| $15–25K | 11.3% |
| $25–35K | 8.9% |
| $35–50K | 11.4% |
| $50–75K | 17.2% |
| $75–100K | 12.3% |
| $100–150K | 18.0% |
| $150–200K | 6.2% |
| $200K+ | 4.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.7% |
| 10–19 | 10.5% |
| 20–24 | 6.0% |
| 25–34 | 14.2% |
| 35–44 | 10.0% |
| 45–54 | 13.1% |
| 55–64 | 13.5% |
| 65–74 | 11.9% |
| 75+ | 8.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 40.6% |
| Owned outright | 27.1% |
| Rented | 21.2% |
| Vacant | 11.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 82.3% |
| Townhome | 0.6% |
| 2–4 units | 8.4% |
| 5–19 units | 3.0% |
| 20+ units | 3.0% |
| Mobile / other | 2.7% |
Businesses in 61071
250 business establishments with 2,808 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 45
- Retail Trade: 38
- Construction: 23
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 21
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 20
- Manufacturing: 19
- Finance and Insurance: 18
- Transportation and Warehousing: 14
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 61037 — Galt CDP, IL (5.4 mi)
- 61243 — Deer Grove village, IL (7.4 mi)
- 61042 — Harmon village, IL (7.5 mi)
- 61081 — Sterling city, IL (8.9 mi)
- 61283 — Tampico village, IL (10.3 mi)
- 61261 — Lyndon village, IL (10.9 mi)
- 61021 — Dixon city, IL (13.5 mi)
- 61376 — Walnut village, IL (13.8 mi)
Areas that include 61071
- Rock Falls, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Nelson, IL ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Lee County ZIP codes — 18 ZIP codes
- Whiteside County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 9: highest share of households with children in Whiteside County
- No. 5 of 9: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Whiteside County
- No. 1 of 9: lowest median age in Whiteside County
Mail every home in 61071
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 61071, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 61071 in?
- 61071 is a Rock Falls, IL mailing address. By land area, 6% lies inside Rock Falls; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 61071 in?
- 61071 is mostly in Whiteside County (89% of its land), with smaller parts in Lee County.
- What is the population of 61071?
- About 13,581 people (±393), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 13,389.
- What is the median household income in 61071?
- $60,508 (±$7,708), compared with $83,390 for Illinois as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 61071?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 61071 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 61071?
- The closest, measured center to center: 61037 (5.4 mi, Galt), 61243 (7.4 mi, Deer Grove), 61042 (7.5 mi, Harmon), 61081 (8.9 mi, Sterling), 61283 (10.3 mi, Tampico) and 61261 (10.9 mi, Lyndon).
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